Carson City, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Rinckel Mansion
Photographed by Syd Whittle, July 25, 2009
1. Rinckel Mansion Marker
Completed in 1876, this palatial residence represents one of the finest and best preserved examples of High Victorian Italianate architecture remaining in the American West.
Charles H. Jones, a French-schooled designer, constructed the residence for Mathias Rinckel using European craftsmen. The mansion is constructed of pressed brick resting upon sandstone ashlar foundation. The sandstone originated from the Nevada State Prison quarry. The brick came from Carson Valley and knot-free lumber was obtained from the pine forests of Lake Tahoe.
Rinckel, a German immigrant and pioneer Carson City merchant, accumulated a degree of wealth in the gold fields in the Feather River district of California from 1849 to 1859. He increased his fortune in mining at Virginia City during that citys infancy. In 1863, Rinckel settled in Carson City, where he engaged in livestock and butchering. As a successful merchant, he supplied mining and timber districts surrounding Eagle Valley with meat.
Division of Historic Preservation & Archeology
Erected by Division of Historic Preservation & Archeology. (Marker Number 252.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture
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Location. 39° 9.847′ N, 119° 46.076′ W. Marker is in Carson City, Nevada. It is on North Curry Street near West King Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 North Curry Street, Carson City NV 89703, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Lake Tahoe Basin and in Greater Reno Area. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Olcovich-Meyers House (a few steps from this marker); Carson City (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ormsby House (about 400 feet away); Nevadas Capitol (about 500 feet away); Methodist Church of Carson City (about 500 feet away); Tribute to Nevada Miners (about 500 feet away); Felice Cohn (about 500 feet away); Historic Fraternal Site of Carson City (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carson City.
Regarding Rinckel Mansion. The Rinckel Mansion was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 20, 1975.
The building is now the site of the Donald W. Reynolds Press Center
Also see . . .
1. Rinckel Mansion. Wikipedia entry:
Links to National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form (Submitted on May 22, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Syd Whittle, July 25, 2009
2. Rinckel Mansion and Marker
2. New Amended Text for Marker. The Nevada State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) recently updated the text of the roughly 260 state historical markers in Nevada. The Nevada SHPO placed the amended text of the markers on its website for each individual marker and will change the actual markers in the field as funding allows. Minor changes have been made to the marker for grammar and readability. The link will take you to the Nevada SHPO page for the marker with the amended text. (Submitted on October 24, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.)
Photographed by Syd Whittle, July 25, 2009
3. South Side of the Rinckel Mansion
Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 1, 1980
4. North Side of the Rinckel Mansion
National Register of Historic Places, circa 1975
5. Rinckel Mansion
Note the marker in the shape of the State of Nevada in front of property in photo. This marker has been replaced with the current marker.
National Register of Historic Places, circa 1975
6. Rinckel Mansion
Photographed by Syd Whittle, July 25, 2009
7. A Second Marker (Mounted on Building)
(1906 – 1993)
Donald W. Reynolds believed in high ideals and was a successful businessman who built his success around free enterprise and a strong work ethic.
Mr. Reynolds was the founder and principle owner of a large media group which, at the time of his death, included 52 daily newspapers, 10 outdoor advertising companies, five cable television companies and one television station.
The Donald W. Reynolds Foundation, established in 1954, proudly continues his philanthropy.
The mission of the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation is to make grants to qualified charitable organizations which demonstrate a sustainable program, exhibit an entrepreneurial spirit, and assist those served to be healthy, self-sufficient and productive members of this community.
Right side of marker states a dedication date of June 12, 2001 and lists the trustees of the foundation.
Photographed by Beth Baca, July 28, 2025
8. Rinckel Mansion Marker
New marker on the south side of the house.
Photographed by Beth Baca, July 28, 2025
9. Rinckel Mansion Marker
The Mansion as it looks today 7/28/2025
Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,888 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on July 30, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 8, 9. submitted on July 29, 2025, by Melissa H Spease of Las Vegas, Nevada.
